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indramayu
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 Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 11:00 pm Post subject: Changing address with F2 via |
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I'm a F2 visa holder. Do I need to notify the Immigration Office if I changed my address while living in Korea?
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Ramen
Joined: 15 Apr 2008
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| Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 11:14 pm Post subject: |
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hsaeoa
Joined: 13 Jan 2010
Location: Daegu
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| Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2010 7:20 am Post subject: |
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| Yes. You need to do it within 14 days or it will go as a black mark on your record. This black mark will then disqualify from getting a F-5 visa for 3 years. |
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Hyeon Een
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| Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2010 8:50 pm Post subject: |
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| You can do it at your local gu office or town hall instead of going to immigration. You may be subject to a fine if you don't register your change of address within 2 weeks of moving. |
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joeteacher
Joined: 11 Jul 2007
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| Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 5:31 am Post subject: |
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| Yes. You need to do it within 14 days or it will go as a black mark on your record. This black mark will then disqualify from getting a F-5 visa for 3 years. |
This happened to me. I had asked them to change it while I was there for another reason. They failed to do so, I failed to check and now I have to wait an extra year for the F5. I can't remember the fine, it was under 100k though. So, yes...get it updated for sure. Pretty stupid on my part. |
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Njord
Joined: 12 Jan 2006
Location: South Korea
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| Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 7:36 pm Post subject: |
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| For what it's worth (and in case anyone finds this on a search) this is a general requirement for anyone living in Korea. That is, whether you are on an E2, F2, or even a Korean citizen, you must report a change of address to the gu office within two weeks. Be sure to bring your rental contract. |
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conbon78
Joined: 05 Jun 2008
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| Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 11:50 pm Post subject: question |
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| Building on that topic...My husband and I are going to America for 6 months (or possibly longer) and then back here. My F2 expires in February. I spoke with immigration and they said you only change your address if you are staying in Korea. If not, then I just go to America and when I come back, update my address. However, if I come back after February, then what? Will that be a black mark on my ID? |
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